FMCSA Wants Input on Need for the DOT Employment Application
The FMCSA has released an official notice proposing to completely eliminate the requirement that trucking companies obtain a DOT-specific employment application. If implemented as proposed, this will radically affect your hiring practices and make it more difficult for you to hire drivers. We’ve been following the FMCSA’s activities on this proposal since it was first […]
How does Tenstreet Secure Client Information?
How do you know your trucking ATS is safe? Click to Download the Infographic Ten truck fleets. Ten thousand trucks fleets. For-hire, Private, OTR, LTL, and 3PL fleets. Tenstreet’s clients come to us in all the sizes and types that exist in the trucking industry. If a company has a fleet, no matter how […]
9th Circuit Raises the Bar With New FCRA Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
Legal disclaimer: The following information on specific laws and regulations does not constitute legal advice. As always, compliance with federal, state and local laws is ultimately your responsibility. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to ensure your processes and procedures are fully compliant. The Upshot If your FCRA disclosure and authorization (informally, what the […]
How to Find Safe, Reliable Drivers
In the trucking industry, hiring safe, reliable drivers is always a number one priority. Drivers with crash histories are not only costly for your business, but can put lives at risk. It’s imperative to get reliable safety information on your candidates’ crash and inspection records before you hire so you can be confident that every […]
Your Compliance Compass: Tenstreet’s NEW Compliance Center
Disclaimer: The following information on specific laws and regulations does not constitute legal advice. As always, compliance with federal, state and local laws is ultimately your responsibility. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to ensure your processes and procedures are fully compliant. We aren’t trying to toot our own horn (well, maybe just a […]
How Tenstreet Helps You Stay Compliant
In 2018, the number of filed FCRA cases hit an all-time high with more than 4,500 cases (that’s 377 filed cases a month, and 87 cases filed a week). Most of these cases focus on hyper-technical violations that end with settlements in the millions. These compliance-related cases are the most contentious and expensive litigation areas […]
DOT Rules & Regulations: FMCSA Compliance for Truck Drivers
The DOT rules and regulations are an integral set of government requirements that determine the way that truck drivers can operate in the United States. Although staying ahead of DOT regulations and updates can be a challenge, it’s crucial not only to remain compliant to these standards as a company, but to ensure the well-being […]
Privacy Policies: What You Need to Know
First, our favorite disclaimer here, as we’re getting ready to discuss something to do with compliance: Disclaimer: The following information on specific laws and regulations does not constitute legal advice. As always, compliance with federal, state and local laws is ultimately your responsibility. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to ensure your processes and […]
Is My Company Compliant?
Disclaimer: The following information on specific laws and regulations does not constitute legal advice. As always, compliance with federal, state and local laws is ultimately your responsibility. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to ensure your processes and procedures are fully compliant. Is my company’s hiring process compliant with all laws and regulations that […]
What’s a §1681m Notice and Why Should Carriers Care?
Legal disclaimer: The following information on specific laws and regulations does not constitute legal advice. As always, compliance with federal, state and local laws is ultimately your responsibility. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to ensure your processes and procedures are fully compliant. What is a §1681m Notice? The Fair Credit Reporting Act […]
